CA1299227C - Ball bearing assembly - Google Patents
Ball bearing assemblyInfo
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- CA1299227C CA1299227C CA000552886A CA552886A CA1299227C CA 1299227 C CA1299227 C CA 1299227C CA 000552886 A CA000552886 A CA 000552886A CA 552886 A CA552886 A CA 552886A CA 1299227 C CA1299227 C CA 1299227C
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Abstract
Abstract of Disclosure A bearing composed of an inner race, two outer races concentric therewith and spaced axially from each other to leave a gap between them. Sets of ball bearings are located between the inner race and each of the two outer races. The outer races are provided with shoulders projecting axially toward one another and the whole is secured by a band wrapped circumferentially around the shoulders. Preferably, the band is thinner than the outer races so that part of the gap remains. The band is somewhat longer than the circumference and the ends are turned radially outwardly and fastened together.
In a particularly improved form of the device, frames are located in the gap and are releasably fastened to one another. The width of the gap is larger than the thickness of the frames, so that there is a certain amount of play in the bearing. This provides a self-aligning feature.
In a particularly improved form of the device, frames are located in the gap and are releasably fastened to one another. The width of the gap is larger than the thickness of the frames, so that there is a certain amount of play in the bearing. This provides a self-aligning feature.
Description
lZ~9~o ' ;~`, The pre-er.~ is~ellL~ion is directed to an improved bearing, more specifically a bearing which is easily . .
` changed, and possesses various advantages in both manufacture and use.
The present invention is specifi~ally intended for use in connection with certain forms of drying ovens, although it will find numerous other uses in other areas as well. Drying ovens, of the type under consideration, usually have high temperature and low temperature sections, and the articles to be dried (such as plywood) are passed through the ovens on rollers. Each of these rollers is journaled in a bearing which must withstand both the usual pressures and the extreme temperatures. , Since these ovens are quite long, they contain a substantial number of transverse rollers and shafts therefor. Hence, there is a large number of bearings in each oven.
Clearly, it is important to be able to change - these bearings rapidly, as the oven is totally unproductive during the replacement period. Hence, there ` is a strong need for bearings which not only will carry the load and withstand the tempera ures, but also which ^ can be removed and replaced quickly and easily.
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Because of the size of these ovens, there is no assurance that the numerous transverse rollers and their shafts will be precisely parallel. As a matter of fact, I : it is common to find that many o these shafts are somewhat out of line with one another. Therefore, it is also desirable to provide a bearing which will take into account these variations and perform satisf3ctorily under such conditions.
; Moreover, the environment in which the bearings operate is usually relatively dirty. Particles of foreign material can e~sily find their way into the bearings.
Obviously, the presence of such dirt tends to ca~se the bearings to jam and/or wear excessively. It is therefore important to provide some means for minimizing this difficulty.
The foregoing problems are solved by the use of the present invention. A bearing of particular structure has been designed which will fulfill the foregoing requirements.
. 20 In practicing the present invention, there is provided an inner race, a first outer race, and a second ` ~ outer race. The outer races are concentric with the inner ^ race and surround~ generally in the usual manner. The ` outer races are axially spaced from one another leavlng a ' 25 gap therebetween.
`~ -~2~ Z~7 The first set of ba]l bearings is located between ~ the inner race and the first outer race, and the second : set of ball bearings is between the inner race and the - ` second outer race.
. , Shoulders are provided on the outer races which project axially toward one another. They constitute ledges which are substantially concentric with the inner race and preferably extend around the entire circumference ~ of the outer races. A band is wrapped around the ~er races and rests on the two shoulders. Preferably, the - band is somewhat thinner than the outer races, so that the gap between them is only partially filled thereby.
' Preferably, the band is longer than the circumference of the shoulder, so that there are extra lengths on the ends thereof. When the band is wrapped around the bearing, these ends are affixed to one another, thereby securing the whole. This can be carried out by a simple spot welding of the ends of the band.
;:~ In order to facilitate the elimination of grit and dirt from the bearing, the outer races are provided - with circumferential openings between the outer races and ' - the inner race. It has been found that an angle of .- approximately 25 between a line parallel to the axis of the bearing and the open faces of the outer races is particularly suitable. In addition, a space is provided 1 ~5 ~'7 ; between the outer surface of the inner race and the inner surface o the bal~3 ~nd ~he o~ter races. ~l.ese openings and spaces permit any foreign matter which has found its way into the races of the bearing to fall out as a result of natural rotation.
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In a modification of the present ~invention, supporting frames are provided for the bearing. When in `~ ~ use, such bearings must be affixed to the oven in order . that they perform their function. As previously indicated, it is of great importance to be able to remove ~l the bearings and replace them as quickly as possible.
,,: ' In order to facilitate this, an upper frame and a lower frame are provided. They are essentially relatively thln, flat pieces of metal, usually substantially lS rectangular in shape. Openings are provided thereon for fastening the bearing to the oven.
In the present invention, the frames are in two . parts, an upper frame and a lower frame. One of the frames has a forked section at the edge nearest the other frame. This forked section surrounds the corresponding section of the other frame and there are holes completely therethrough. Preferably, there are two such sections, one on either side of the bearing, and two sets of holes.
The frames are releasably secured to one another by means ` 25 of cotter pins passing through the holes.
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appropriate, the cotter pins can be removed by the use of a si~ple pair of pliers. Since only one of the frames is secured to the oven, the other can easily be removed completely and the bearing assembly replaced.
In this form of the device, it is advantageous to bend the extra length of the band into a radially upstanding position and to affix the two lengths to one another. This provides a key which will fit into a complementary slot on one of the frames. This combination acts to prevent the bearing from rotating in the frames.
The conætruction is very simple, since the band, having previously had the extra lengths bent outwardly, need only be wrapped around the outer races and the extra lengths lS spot welded to each other.
'', In a preferred form of the device, the radial thickness of the band is less than the depth of the gap between the two outer races. As a result, after the band has been installed, there remains a portion of the gap.
Advantageously, the upper and lower frames will fit into ` this part of the gap, thereby securing them firmly - and easily releasably - to the bearing. In a particularly preferred form of the device, the width of the gap is larger than the thickness of the frames. This permits movement of the bearing relative to the frames so that . - mis-alignment of the shafts can be accommodated.
129~ '7 In the acco~ a~ ing ~ . ings, constituting ~ part hereof, and in which like reference characters indicate ' like parts, Figure 1 is an elevation of the new bearing; and Figure 2 is a view, partly in section, along , lines 2-2 of Figure 1.
Bearing 1 comprises inner race 4, first outer . . race 5, and second outer race 6. Sets of ball bearings 7 : are located between inner race 4 and outer races 5 and 6.
. 10 The bearing assembly is provided with upper frame 2 and lower frame 3. Upper frame 2 has fork 13 which embraces the corresponding section of lower frame 3.
Cotter pin 8 passes therethrough, locking frames 2 and 3 together.
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.; 15 Outer races 5 and 6 are mounted on inner race 4 as shown in Figure 2. Shoulders 10 are located on outer races 5 and 6 and band 9 is wrapped therearound. The . extra lengths of band 9 are bent radially outwardly and spot welded together to form key 11 which fits into slot 12 in lower frame 3. This prevents rotation of the bearing assem~ly relative to frames 2 and 3.
. -1;~9S~227 The thlckness of frRmes 2 and 3 is less than the width of gap 14, thereby leaving room between the frames and the ends of the gap. This permits movement of the axis of the bearing to adjust for any mis-alignment.
Openings lS are provided between outer races 5 and 6 and inner race 4. Also, spaces 16 are provided between band 9 and inner race 4, as well as between outer races S and 6 and inner race 4. These spaces permit foreign matter to fall out of the bearing assembly.
While only a limited number of embodiments of the present invention have been specifically described, such varia~ions as would be apparent to the person of ordinary skill in the art may be made without departing from the scope or spirit thereof. For example, the ends of the lS band may be affixed in a manner other than the specific one describecl. The key and slot may be either omitted or located at a different point from that specifically set forth. Other releasable fastening means may be - substituted for the cotter pins shown herein.
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The present invention is to be broadly construed and not to be limited except by the character of the claims appended hereto.
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` changed, and possesses various advantages in both manufacture and use.
The present invention is specifi~ally intended for use in connection with certain forms of drying ovens, although it will find numerous other uses in other areas as well. Drying ovens, of the type under consideration, usually have high temperature and low temperature sections, and the articles to be dried (such as plywood) are passed through the ovens on rollers. Each of these rollers is journaled in a bearing which must withstand both the usual pressures and the extreme temperatures. , Since these ovens are quite long, they contain a substantial number of transverse rollers and shafts therefor. Hence, there is a large number of bearings in each oven.
Clearly, it is important to be able to change - these bearings rapidly, as the oven is totally unproductive during the replacement period. Hence, there ` is a strong need for bearings which not only will carry the load and withstand the tempera ures, but also which ^ can be removed and replaced quickly and easily.
~ 2~
Because of the size of these ovens, there is no assurance that the numerous transverse rollers and their shafts will be precisely parallel. As a matter of fact, I : it is common to find that many o these shafts are somewhat out of line with one another. Therefore, it is also desirable to provide a bearing which will take into account these variations and perform satisf3ctorily under such conditions.
; Moreover, the environment in which the bearings operate is usually relatively dirty. Particles of foreign material can e~sily find their way into the bearings.
Obviously, the presence of such dirt tends to ca~se the bearings to jam and/or wear excessively. It is therefore important to provide some means for minimizing this difficulty.
The foregoing problems are solved by the use of the present invention. A bearing of particular structure has been designed which will fulfill the foregoing requirements.
. 20 In practicing the present invention, there is provided an inner race, a first outer race, and a second ` ~ outer race. The outer races are concentric with the inner ^ race and surround~ generally in the usual manner. The ` outer races are axially spaced from one another leavlng a ' 25 gap therebetween.
`~ -~2~ Z~7 The first set of ba]l bearings is located between ~ the inner race and the first outer race, and the second : set of ball bearings is between the inner race and the - ` second outer race.
. , Shoulders are provided on the outer races which project axially toward one another. They constitute ledges which are substantially concentric with the inner race and preferably extend around the entire circumference ~ of the outer races. A band is wrapped around the ~er races and rests on the two shoulders. Preferably, the - band is somewhat thinner than the outer races, so that the gap between them is only partially filled thereby.
' Preferably, the band is longer than the circumference of the shoulder, so that there are extra lengths on the ends thereof. When the band is wrapped around the bearing, these ends are affixed to one another, thereby securing the whole. This can be carried out by a simple spot welding of the ends of the band.
;:~ In order to facilitate the elimination of grit and dirt from the bearing, the outer races are provided - with circumferential openings between the outer races and ' - the inner race. It has been found that an angle of .- approximately 25 between a line parallel to the axis of the bearing and the open faces of the outer races is particularly suitable. In addition, a space is provided 1 ~5 ~'7 ; between the outer surface of the inner race and the inner surface o the bal~3 ~nd ~he o~ter races. ~l.ese openings and spaces permit any foreign matter which has found its way into the races of the bearing to fall out as a result of natural rotation.
' "
In a modification of the present ~invention, supporting frames are provided for the bearing. When in `~ ~ use, such bearings must be affixed to the oven in order . that they perform their function. As previously indicated, it is of great importance to be able to remove ~l the bearings and replace them as quickly as possible.
,,: ' In order to facilitate this, an upper frame and a lower frame are provided. They are essentially relatively thln, flat pieces of metal, usually substantially lS rectangular in shape. Openings are provided thereon for fastening the bearing to the oven.
In the present invention, the frames are in two . parts, an upper frame and a lower frame. One of the frames has a forked section at the edge nearest the other frame. This forked section surrounds the corresponding section of the other frame and there are holes completely therethrough. Preferably, there are two such sections, one on either side of the bearing, and two sets of holes.
The frames are releasably secured to one another by means ` 25 of cotter pins passing through the holes.
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.~nus, ~-ihen ~ !10~ nd r~plaoement i~
appropriate, the cotter pins can be removed by the use of a si~ple pair of pliers. Since only one of the frames is secured to the oven, the other can easily be removed completely and the bearing assembly replaced.
In this form of the device, it is advantageous to bend the extra length of the band into a radially upstanding position and to affix the two lengths to one another. This provides a key which will fit into a complementary slot on one of the frames. This combination acts to prevent the bearing from rotating in the frames.
The conætruction is very simple, since the band, having previously had the extra lengths bent outwardly, need only be wrapped around the outer races and the extra lengths lS spot welded to each other.
'', In a preferred form of the device, the radial thickness of the band is less than the depth of the gap between the two outer races. As a result, after the band has been installed, there remains a portion of the gap.
Advantageously, the upper and lower frames will fit into ` this part of the gap, thereby securing them firmly - and easily releasably - to the bearing. In a particularly preferred form of the device, the width of the gap is larger than the thickness of the frames. This permits movement of the bearing relative to the frames so that . - mis-alignment of the shafts can be accommodated.
129~ '7 In the acco~ a~ ing ~ . ings, constituting ~ part hereof, and in which like reference characters indicate ' like parts, Figure 1 is an elevation of the new bearing; and Figure 2 is a view, partly in section, along , lines 2-2 of Figure 1.
Bearing 1 comprises inner race 4, first outer . . race 5, and second outer race 6. Sets of ball bearings 7 : are located between inner race 4 and outer races 5 and 6.
. 10 The bearing assembly is provided with upper frame 2 and lower frame 3. Upper frame 2 has fork 13 which embraces the corresponding section of lower frame 3.
Cotter pin 8 passes therethrough, locking frames 2 and 3 together.
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.; 15 Outer races 5 and 6 are mounted on inner race 4 as shown in Figure 2. Shoulders 10 are located on outer races 5 and 6 and band 9 is wrapped therearound. The . extra lengths of band 9 are bent radially outwardly and spot welded together to form key 11 which fits into slot 12 in lower frame 3. This prevents rotation of the bearing assem~ly relative to frames 2 and 3.
. -1;~9S~227 The thlckness of frRmes 2 and 3 is less than the width of gap 14, thereby leaving room between the frames and the ends of the gap. This permits movement of the axis of the bearing to adjust for any mis-alignment.
Openings lS are provided between outer races 5 and 6 and inner race 4. Also, spaces 16 are provided between band 9 and inner race 4, as well as between outer races S and 6 and inner race 4. These spaces permit foreign matter to fall out of the bearing assembly.
While only a limited number of embodiments of the present invention have been specifically described, such varia~ions as would be apparent to the person of ordinary skill in the art may be made without departing from the scope or spirit thereof. For example, the ends of the lS band may be affixed in a manner other than the specific one describecl. The key and slot may be either omitted or located at a different point from that specifically set forth. Other releasable fastening means may be - substituted for the cotter pins shown herein.
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The present invention is to be broadly construed and not to be limited except by the character of the claims appended hereto.
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Claims (12)
1. A bearing comprising an inner race, a first outer race, and a second outer race, said outer races being concentric with said inner race, surrounding said inner race, and spaced axially from each other to leave a gap therebetween, a first set of ball bearings between said inner race and said first outer race, a second set of ball bearings between said inner race and said second outer race, shoulders on said outer races projecting axially toward each other, and a band on said shoulders in said gap, to retain said inner race, said outer races, and said sets of ball bearings in position.
2. The bearing of Claim 1 wherein said band is radially thinner than said outer races whereby said gap is not completely filled by said band.
3. The bearing of Claim 1 wherein said band is longer than the circumference of said shoulders, thereby providing extra lengths on the ends of said band, said extra lengths being affixed to each other.
4. The bearing of Claim 1 wherein at least one of said outer races has a circumferential opening between the outer race and the inner race.
5. The bearing of Claim 1 wherein there is a space between the radially inner sides of said band and the external surface of said inner race.
6. The bearing of Claim 1 wherein there is a space between the external surface of said inner race and the radially inner surface of said outer race.
7. The bearing of Claim 2 further comprising an upper frame and a lower frame, said frames being releasably secured to one another and located in said gap.
8. The bearing of Claim 7 wherein one of said frames is provided with a split fork section adapted to fit over a corresponding section of the other of said frames, at least one hole through said fork section and said corresponding section, and a cotter pin in said hole.
9. The bearing of Claim 6 wherein said gap is axially larger than the thickness of said frames.
10. The bearing of Claim 3 wherein said extra lengths extend radially outwardly to form a key, a slot in one of said frames complementary to said key, said key in said slot, whereby rotation of said outer races relative to said frames is prevented.
11. The bearing of Claim 10 wherein said slot is in said lower frame.
12. The bearing of Claim 8 wherein said band is longer than the circumference of said shoulders, thereby providing extra lengths on the ends of said band, said extra lengths extending radially outwardly and being affixed to each other to form a key, a slot in one of said frames complementary to said key, said key in said slot, whereby rotation of said outer races relative to said frames is prevented, at least one of said outer races having a circumferential opening between the outer race and the inner race, a space between the radially inner side of said band and the external surface of said inner race, and said gap is axially larger than the thickness of said frames in said gap.
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| CA000552886A CA1299227C (en) | 1987-11-26 | 1987-11-26 | Ball bearing assembly |
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